A rapper who allegedly was threatened with a gun and beaten by The Game during a Hollywood Hills party in 2012 suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder as a result, a psychologist testified this week. Luis Zapata told Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Suzanne Bruguera that although plaintiff Glocc 40 also is an actor, the singer's demeanor during therapy indicated he was being forthright. ... read more »

For a second year running, Baldwin Hills Crenshaw will host the annual Leimert Park Village Book Fair this Saturday, featuring an exclusive panel discussion with writers from Fox’s hit television show “Empire”, along with a classic car display, a vintage typewriter collection and a special screening of “The Color Purple”. ... read more »

The 20th Annual Central Ave Jazz Festival kicked off on July 25-26 along Central Avenue between Vernon Ave and 43rd Streets, hosted by Councilman Curren Price, his ‘New 9th’and the Coalition for Responsible Community Development (CRCD). ... read more »

Tasha Biltmore is known for writing and directing plays that focus on abuse, domestic violence and other issues often overlooked by traditional playwrights and directors. Her current undertaking is “Roxy”, a play about two women who run a strip club. According to Biltmore, the venue provides a good backdrop for topics she hasn't covered, such as criminal activity, shady business deals and extortion. ... read more »

Umbrellas and tents in tow, thousands of fans, celebrities and public figures gathered in celebration of gospel music at the 5th Annual Long Beach Gospel Festival located in the heart of downtown Long Beach on July 19. ... read more »

50 Cent declared bankruptcy on July 13 after losing a multi-million dollar lawsuit. The filing comes after Lavonia Leviston won a $5 million jury verdict against 50 after the court determined the rapper intentionally leaked a sex tape in which she was featured. Leviston is the former girlfriend and mother of rapper Rick Ross’ child. ... read more »

Rihanna leaves fans cringing in excitement and shock with "B**** Better Have My Money" - her latest music video. The chart topping singer released the self-directed bloody thriller on Vevo Thursday at midnight.
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Life wasn’t always easy for L.A.-based real estate mogul Danisha Danielle Hoston as a child she was raised by parents who were constantly in and out of her life, and in her early 20’s the father of her child was diagnosed with cancer and died ten weeks after their daughter’s birth. Just a couple months later, she was laid off her job and became dependent on welfare. ... read more »